Khek - Samudrapur, Wardha

Khek is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Usegaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Khek village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khek is 534737. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.77 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Khek village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khek

According to the 2011 Census, Khek village had a total population of 481 people, including 252 males and 229 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.89%, with male literacy at 83.70% and female literacy at 69.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 225.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khek

Khek is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Khek

Khek is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikni Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Khek is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Khek is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khek

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khek village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Khek

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khek village are given below:

FAQs about Khek